Raboso

Two related varieties: Raboso Piave (aka Friularo) and its offspring Raboso Veronese. Very high in acid, tannins, and anthocyanins (but loses color quickly). Aromas & flavors: Strawberry, black cherry, violet, tobacco, black pepper. Best DOPs: Piave DOC, Piave Malanotte DOCG, Bagnoli Friularo DOCG.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Friularo, Raboso Piave, Raboso Veronese

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Secondary red grape of Veneto

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Veneto (97%)

Region:

Veneto,

Vineyard Area: 1,005 ha (2,481 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Bagnoli di Sopra / Bagnoli DOC, Bagnoli Friularo / Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG, Colli Euganei DOC, Corti Benedettine del Padovano DOC, Merlara DOC, Piave DOC, Piave Malanotte / Malanotte del Piave DOCG, Riviera del Brenta DOC, Venezia DOC, Vicenza DOC